Dear Parents,
Tomorrow is our beach day and the Year One children will be leaving after recess to start their day. The schedule will go as follows:
8.50-9.40: School assembly
9.40-10.00: The children will leave for the Boat Ramp
10.00-10.15: Morning tea at the Boat ramp
10.20 - 11.50: Rotations of sand play, rock pool exploration, water play (Supervised by Smith's Beach Surf Life Saving) and playground.
11.50 - 12.05: Children return back to OLC for lunch
12.05-3.05: School activities
Your child will need to bring to school:
- Their Recess an water bottle in a PLASTIC BAG with their name on it
- Their school bag with only their lunch in it when they return from the beach
- Thongs to wear on their feet (they can wear these for the entire day)
- Change of clean undies to get changed into after.
- A wide brimmed hat or their school hat
- Come to school with sunscreen on (we will have some available for application duirng the day)
- Wear a rashie or collared t-shirt which must be worn in the water
If you have any questions about the beach day, please email me.
Many thanks
Miss Rundle
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Monday, December 4, 2017
Last Week of Year One!
Wow, what a year we have had! It's hard to believe we are already in our final week of Year One. I would like to express to parents what a fantastic year of teaching and learning from your children I have had! Year 1R are certainly a special bunch of children who I am privileged to have taught this year. Their efforts as a class to continue to improve their learning and 'be the best that they can be' has impressed me. I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching such a cohesive and enthusiastic bunch of students who are a credit to their beautiful parents!
I would like to thank you all as parents for your contributions both inside and outside the classroom in supporting me with your children's learning. For those of you who have been able to assist in the classroom with learning programs, preparation, excursions and class fun days, thank you! And for the commitment to practicing sight words, reading with your children and working through their homework with them, thank you! A special thanks to Robyn Cross and Ainslie Higgins who were our fabulous class reps this year.
Over the year we have received wonderful help from Mrs Annert, Ms Kent and Mrs Stokes in the classroom who have all worked hard to support myself and the children. The Year Ones and I have been so lucky to have such a strong team of Education Assistants, whom the children and myself have had lots of fun working with this year. Not to mention thanks to the dynamite Miss Prowse who has been the best buddy teacher a girl could ask for!
A few reminders for our final week together:
Just a little more parent help required...
We would love some parent helpers to assist us with end of term cleaning this Wednesday morning. Many hands make light work! Thanks in anticipation for your help.
Sight Words
A collection of the first 200 sight words are on the children's desk mats which will go home this week. Some extra practice over the holidays to consolidate reading and spelling of these words would be very beneficial.
Returns
We require all PLD packs, overdue library books and home readers back this week before the year is out!
Plastic bags
We will start sending home some books throughout the week, to avoid the children lugging too much home on Friday. Donations of plastic bags will help us to pack things into the students' bags. Portfolio files will go home on Friday with some of your children's precious work samples from throughout the year, along with an end of year report.
I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year with your families! Thanks again for a wonderful 2017!
Miss Rundle
I would like to thank you all as parents for your contributions both inside and outside the classroom in supporting me with your children's learning. For those of you who have been able to assist in the classroom with learning programs, preparation, excursions and class fun days, thank you! And for the commitment to practicing sight words, reading with your children and working through their homework with them, thank you! A special thanks to Robyn Cross and Ainslie Higgins who were our fabulous class reps this year.
Over the year we have received wonderful help from Mrs Annert, Ms Kent and Mrs Stokes in the classroom who have all worked hard to support myself and the children. The Year Ones and I have been so lucky to have such a strong team of Education Assistants, whom the children and myself have had lots of fun working with this year. Not to mention thanks to the dynamite Miss Prowse who has been the best buddy teacher a girl could ask for!
A few reminders for our final week together:
Just a little more parent help required...
We would love some parent helpers to assist us with end of term cleaning this Wednesday morning. Many hands make light work! Thanks in anticipation for your help.
Sight Words
A collection of the first 200 sight words are on the children's desk mats which will go home this week. Some extra practice over the holidays to consolidate reading and spelling of these words would be very beneficial.
Returns
We require all PLD packs, overdue library books and home readers back this week before the year is out!
Plastic bags
We will start sending home some books throughout the week, to avoid the children lugging too much home on Friday. Donations of plastic bags will help us to pack things into the students' bags. Portfolio files will go home on Friday with some of your children's precious work samples from throughout the year, along with an end of year report.
I wish you all a merry Christmas and a happy new year with your families! Thanks again for a wonderful 2017!
Miss Rundle
Thursday, November 30, 2017
End of the Year Events
Boardies Day
Tomorrow the children are invited to come to school in their 'boardies' for a gold coin donation, as per the information in the newsletter.
Boat Ramp Beach Fun Day
Stay tuned for more newsletter information on our whole school end of year fun day at The Dunsborough Boat Ramp. Let's hope we have a nice sunny day for it next Friday! We are leaving school to take the bus down to Old Dunsborough at around 10am and aiming to return to school by 12:30pm.
Awards Night
Our end of year awards night and Christmas carols will be held next Wednesday at 5:30pm in the hall. There will be two special awards presented to students in each class on this evening. We encourage attendance of all students for this highlight of the year.
Sight Words/Readers
There will be no sight words or readers going home in the final week of school. Please ensure that the children have brought back their books and sight words by next Monday to allow enough time to return to the library.
Spelling
Below is a link to the phonics patterns that we have covered in the spelling groups this term. It may be a good idea to practise these focus sounds with your child over the holidays, as the children will continue with this spelling program in Year Two.
Spelling Review
Tomorrow the children are invited to come to school in their 'boardies' for a gold coin donation, as per the information in the newsletter.
Boat Ramp Beach Fun Day
Stay tuned for more newsletter information on our whole school end of year fun day at The Dunsborough Boat Ramp. Let's hope we have a nice sunny day for it next Friday! We are leaving school to take the bus down to Old Dunsborough at around 10am and aiming to return to school by 12:30pm.
Awards Night
Our end of year awards night and Christmas carols will be held next Wednesday at 5:30pm in the hall. There will be two special awards presented to students in each class on this evening. We encourage attendance of all students for this highlight of the year.
Sight Words/Readers
There will be no sight words or readers going home in the final week of school. Please ensure that the children have brought back their books and sight words by next Monday to allow enough time to return to the library.
Spelling
Below is a link to the phonics patterns that we have covered in the spelling groups this term. It may be a good idea to practise these focus sounds with your child over the holidays, as the children will continue with this spelling program in Year Two.
Spelling Review
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Week 7 Info
Our Silkworms
Have you seen the action going on in our silkworm tank? Our cocoons have hatched and the silkworms have re-emerged as moths! The Year Ones have been observing the silkworms mating and laying eggs. We have been learning about the lifespan of the moths and how to preserve the eggs for hatching next year. Ask your kids about what they know about these quirky creatures, they are very interesting indeed! Many thanks to Elsie and her family for donating the silkworms to the Year Ones. They have generated lots of inquiry and excitement within our classroom.
Vinnies Christmas Appeal
There is a box in the classroom for donations to the Vinnies Christmas Appeal. Some ideas for donations include: tins, pasta, rice, biscuits, crackers, sauces, jams, condiments, (basically any non-perishable good food, which can be used beyond Christmas). Thank you to those of you who have already contributed some generous donations to those who require our support at this special time of the year, which can be a difficult time for some families.
Think Mentals
The Think Mentals books are due in on Friday 1st December. The children should have completed Unit 23 by the end of next week. This will be the last Maths homework for the year. Thank you for working with your children to complete their Mental Maths homework this year. For those of you who may have some catching up to do, please endeavour to do what you can with your child. The remaining activities in the book may be good revision over the Christmas holidays before the children start Year 2.
Have a wonderful week!
Miss Rundle
Have you seen the action going on in our silkworm tank? Our cocoons have hatched and the silkworms have re-emerged as moths! The Year Ones have been observing the silkworms mating and laying eggs. We have been learning about the lifespan of the moths and how to preserve the eggs for hatching next year. Ask your kids about what they know about these quirky creatures, they are very interesting indeed! Many thanks to Elsie and her family for donating the silkworms to the Year Ones. They have generated lots of inquiry and excitement within our classroom.
Vinnies Christmas Appeal
There is a box in the classroom for donations to the Vinnies Christmas Appeal. Some ideas for donations include: tins, pasta, rice, biscuits, crackers, sauces, jams, condiments, (basically any non-perishable good food, which can be used beyond Christmas). Thank you to those of you who have already contributed some generous donations to those who require our support at this special time of the year, which can be a difficult time for some families.
Think Mentals
The Think Mentals books are due in on Friday 1st December. The children should have completed Unit 23 by the end of next week. This will be the last Maths homework for the year. Thank you for working with your children to complete their Mental Maths homework this year. For those of you who may have some catching up to do, please endeavour to do what you can with your child. The remaining activities in the book may be good revision over the Christmas holidays before the children start Year 2.
Have a wonderful week!
Miss Rundle
Sunday, November 12, 2017
Week 6 information
Good afternoon parents,
A few messages for this week...
A few messages for this week...
Chicken Pox
There has been a reported case of the chicken pox in Year One. As there has only been one isolated case reported, we can not send out an official letter to parents just yet. Please visit your local GP if you have any concerns ASAP.
Washing of tea towels
It has been a busy term and we have been using a lot of tea towels in our wet area. I was just wondering if there was any parents that wouldn't mind taking home a bag of tea towels to wash? I will have a few bags at pick up today and tomorrow if you can help out - Thank you in advance!
OLC Christmas Concert and Awards Night
The annual OLC Christmas concert will be happening on Wednesday the 6th of December. This is not compulsory to attend but I know from personal experience that the children thoroughly enjoy the night!
Boardies Day
Boardies Day for Smith's Beach surf life saving club will be happening on Friday December 1st. The children are encouraged to come in their boardies and faction shirt and bring a gold coin donation to support a great community run club.
Orientation Day for Year Two
The children will be visiting their new Year Two class on Friday 1st of December and spend an hour with their new teacher experiencing a morning in their new class. I'm sure they will be very excited to meet their new teachers!
I think that is all for now...have a lovely afternoon.
Miss Rundle
Washing of tea towels
It has been a busy term and we have been using a lot of tea towels in our wet area. I was just wondering if there was any parents that wouldn't mind taking home a bag of tea towels to wash? I will have a few bags at pick up today and tomorrow if you can help out - Thank you in advance!
OLC Christmas Concert and Awards Night
The annual OLC Christmas concert will be happening on Wednesday the 6th of December. This is not compulsory to attend but I know from personal experience that the children thoroughly enjoy the night!
Boardies Day
Boardies Day for Smith's Beach surf life saving club will be happening on Friday December 1st. The children are encouraged to come in their boardies and faction shirt and bring a gold coin donation to support a great community run club.
Orientation Day for Year Two
The children will be visiting their new Year Two class on Friday 1st of December and spend an hour with their new teacher experiencing a morning in their new class. I'm sure they will be very excited to meet their new teachers!
I think that is all for now...have a lovely afternoon.
Miss Rundle
Thursday, November 9, 2017
A Post from Miss Bolton
Over the last four weeks in year 1R we have learnt many things!
In maths, we have learnt how to gather data by asking our friends which was their favourite fruit, animal and fairy tale. We really enjoyed data and were very successful in making picture and bar graphs. When we had finished data we moved onto measurement. In measurement so far we have learnt about length and capacity. We explored the length of different items in our classroom using blocks, dominoes and pop sticks. We partnered up to measure ourselves and compared our heights to our classmates. When learning about capacity we have used cups sand to fill objects and recorded how many cups they held.
Science has been very exciting discovering how food changes when it is heated and cooled. We explored the properties of popcorn as it changed from a kernel. This week we are investigating how eggs change and the variety of ways we can cook eggs.
In art we have been exploring texture and how different materials feel. We created a texture hand with 5 different textures. We also used amazing descriptive words for the textures. Some of the textures were bumpy and rough, others were smooth and silky.
I have been taking guided reading over the last 4 weeks and I am impressed with the knowledge and understanding your children have developed in such a short amount of time. We have learnt how to make predictions using the cover of a book and connect the character and events in the book to ourselves and our lives. We have also begun to use speech marks and write our own sentences using speech marks.
I have truly enjoyed my four weeks in this amazing and positive learning environment. I have made connections with every child and can see their potential to grow into fantastic members of our society.
Miss Bolton
In maths, we have learnt how to gather data by asking our friends which was their favourite fruit, animal and fairy tale. We really enjoyed data and were very successful in making picture and bar graphs. When we had finished data we moved onto measurement. In measurement so far we have learnt about length and capacity. We explored the length of different items in our classroom using blocks, dominoes and pop sticks. We partnered up to measure ourselves and compared our heights to our classmates. When learning about capacity we have used cups sand to fill objects and recorded how many cups they held.
Science has been very exciting discovering how food changes when it is heated and cooled. We explored the properties of popcorn as it changed from a kernel. This week we are investigating how eggs change and the variety of ways we can cook eggs.
In art we have been exploring texture and how different materials feel. We created a texture hand with 5 different textures. We also used amazing descriptive words for the textures. Some of the textures were bumpy and rough, others were smooth and silky.
I have been taking guided reading over the last 4 weeks and I am impressed with the knowledge and understanding your children have developed in such a short amount of time. We have learnt how to make predictions using the cover of a book and connect the character and events in the book to ourselves and our lives. We have also begun to use speech marks and write our own sentences using speech marks.
I have truly enjoyed my four weeks in this amazing and positive learning environment. I have made connections with every child and can see their potential to grow into fantastic members of our society.
Miss Bolton
Monday, October 30, 2017
Would You Like A Pet Silkworm?
Over the last few weeks 1R and 1P have been looking after silk worms. They have loved feeding the silkworms and watching them grow. As the silk worms have grown they have become too big and we need to re-home a few. If your child would like to take a silkworm home to have as a pet, they can bring in a jar or shoe box to school. All they need to look after the silkworms is a container preferably a cardboard box and lots of mulberry leaves. This website has lots of information on how to look after silkworms.
Silkworm Information
Silkworm Information
Monday, October 16, 2017
Welcome Miss Bolton!
Dear Parents and Care Givers,
Over the next four weeks I will be helping out in the year 1R classroom as well as teaching lessons. This is part of my 2nd year Bachelor of Education degree which I am completing at Edith Cowan University in Bunbury. I will be working with the students in small groups and whole class activities. To help you get to know me better I have written a little bit about myself.
I was born in Zimbabwe and have always loved animals. Many of my earliest memories are with some of Africa's most amazing animals. Since a young age I have always wanted to be a teacher as I have always loved school and had positive relationships with my teachers. Later when I moved to Australia I developed my passion for the outdoors and adventure. I have scuba dived on the SWAN wreck, sailed Shark Bay and climbed to the top of the highest treetop lookout in the world. Just to name a few of my amazing adventures. I love animals. I have two dogs, Dexter and Duke. Sebastian is my ginger cat who loves to help me prepare for lessons.
I am looking forward to getting to know both you and the students. If you have any questions regarding our role in the classroom over this period, please don’t hesitate to speak to me.
Miss Amy Bolton
Monday, October 9, 2017
Term 4 Update
Good Afternoon Parents,
I hope you all had a lovely holiday with your children over the past two weeks. We certainly had some exciting holiday news to share with each other this morning! Here are a few things to not as we commence Term Four of Year One.
I hope you all had a lovely holiday with your children over the past two weeks. We certainly had some exciting holiday news to share with each other this morning! Here are a few things to not as we commence Term Four of Year One.
Think Mentals/Homework
Next Friday 20th October units 16 and 17 are due to be completed in the Think Mentals book. Sight words and home readers are continuing as a part of our homework program in Term Four. Please remember to note each text that your child reads in their reading logs to avoid the same readers going home multiple times.
Next Friday 20th October units 16 and 17 are due to be completed in the Think Mentals book. Sight words and home readers are continuing as a part of our homework program in Term Four. Please remember to note each text that your child reads in their reading logs to avoid the same readers going home multiple times.
Calendar Orders
Our Calendar Art is in a display file by the classroom door. If you would like to purchase your child's artwork orders need to be in by this Friday 13th October.
Prac Student
Next week we will have Miss Amy Bolton commencing her four week teaching prac in our classroom. The Year Ones already had a visit from Miss Bolton last term. Stay tuned for more information about Miss Bolton on our upcoming blog posts.
Rosters
The news roster for Term 4 went home last term and our Parent Help Roster is up on the pin up board outside the classroom. Due to Miss Bolton being here from weeks 2-5 we are not requesting parent help until week 6 of this term.
Assembly
Year 1R and 1P are coming together to present a Prayer Assembly on Friday 20th October (week 2). By then end of this week, some children will have reading parts to practice in their homework folders. Your assistance with helping at home is much appreciated!
Have a great first week!
Have a great first week!
Miss Rundle
Thursday, September 21, 2017
End of Term Three Information
Shoe Boxes
Thank you all for your generous
donations with the shoe boxes. They are being picked up this Friday and will be
sent off to reach their destination by Christmas. The children had fun putting
their items together and boxing their gifts up during our Religion lesson last
week.
Think Mentals
This Friday units 14 and 15 are due to be completed in the Think Mentals book. During the week we reviewed the concept of 'near doubles', an important mental calculation strategy that is addressed in the Think Mentals text.
Spelling/Sight Word Revision
Below is the link to the spelling sounds covered in our differentiated spelling groups this term:
Although there is no homework
allocated for holidays, it would be a great idea to revise the sounds that your
child had been learning in their spelling group across the term. Just ask your
child what colour group they are in! The holidays are also a fantastic time to revise sight
words, I will make sure that all homework folders go home over the holidays so
that your child has their sight words at home.
Calendar Orders
Our Calendar Art is in a display file by the classroom door. If you would like to purchase your child's artwork orders need to be in by Friday 13th October (week 1 of next term).
Prac Student
In week 2 next term we will have
Miss Amy Bolton completing her four week teaching prac in our classroom. The
Year Ones have already had a visit from Miss Bolton this week. Stay tuned for
more information about Miss Bolton on our upcoming blog posts.
Colouring In Competition
Last week, some colouring in
forms went home for the South West Wellness Expo. If your child wishes to enter
their colouring into the competition, their entry must be at school by this
Friday (tomorrow).
Rosters
The news roster for Term 4 went
home today and our Parent Help Roster is up on the pin up board outside the
classroom. Due to Miss Bolton being here from weeks 2-5 we are not requesting
parent help until week 6 of next term.
Chicken Pox
There has been a reported case
of the chicken pox in Year One. As there has only been one case reported, we
can not send out an official letter to parents just yet. Please visit your local GP if you have any concerns over the
holidays.
Assembly
Year 1R and 1P are coming
together to present a Prayer Assembly on Friday 20th October (week 2). There
will be no costumes required for this assembly and we will send allocated
reading parts home early next term.
Thank you all for another wonderful
term in Year One! I hope you enjoy a lovely holiday making the most of the time
you have with your families. Bring on the Spring sunshine and warm weather
again!
Miss Rundle
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Week 9 Information
Good afternoon parents,
Below are some messages about a few thing coming up this week and next.....less than two weeks left!
Throws Winners
Congratulations to our winners for the throws -
Boys: Hudson (1st), Kai (2nd), Spencer (3rd) and Jacob (4th)
Girls: Sunny (1st) Piper (2nd) Eva (3rd) and Leila (4th)
All the children participated so well and showed great sportsmanship!
Sports Carnival
Team games and running events will be held Thursday 14th at 9.15am.
The Sports Carnival on Thursday will run until approximately lunchtime (this is an approximate as the school is getting bigger, it may run for a little longer)
The reply slip from the newsletter is required TO BE GIVEN TO THE CLASS TEACHERS TOMORROW if you wish to take your child/ children home early.
Children can bring their recess andlLunch as normal and limited canteen choices will be available on the day.
Wonnerup House Excursion this Friday
The children are getting excited for their excursion this Friday and we have been completing a few olden days activities in the class. The children are very excited to be dressing up in their olden days costumes. We ask for your child to bring sip and crunch and recess as normal and their lunch in a clearly labelled plastic bag (please no lunch boxes) with a water bottle. We are hoping for some lovely weather so keep your fingers crossed!
Spelling Review
It's that time of the year again where we are testing the children's spelling sounds. Next Monday the children will be having their end of term spelling review. If you would like to practise some sound with your children, the table of sounds are below. Your child should know what group they are in, otherwise please email me if they are unsure.
Click here: Term 3 Sound Review Page
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Many Thanks
Miss Rundle
Below are some messages about a few thing coming up this week and next.....less than two weeks left!
Throws Winners
Congratulations to our winners for the throws -
Boys: Hudson (1st), Kai (2nd), Spencer (3rd) and Jacob (4th)
Girls: Sunny (1st) Piper (2nd) Eva (3rd) and Leila (4th)
All the children participated so well and showed great sportsmanship!
Sports Carnival
Team games and running events will be held Thursday 14th at 9.15am.
The Sports Carnival on Thursday will run until approximately lunchtime (this is an approximate as the school is getting bigger, it may run for a little longer)
The reply slip from the newsletter is required TO BE GIVEN TO THE CLASS TEACHERS TOMORROW if you wish to take your child/ children home early.
Children can bring their recess andlLunch as normal and limited canteen choices will be available on the day.
Wonnerup House Excursion this Friday
The children are getting excited for their excursion this Friday and we have been completing a few olden days activities in the class. The children are very excited to be dressing up in their olden days costumes. We ask for your child to bring sip and crunch and recess as normal and their lunch in a clearly labelled plastic bag (please no lunch boxes) with a water bottle. We are hoping for some lovely weather so keep your fingers crossed!
Spelling Review
It's that time of the year again where we are testing the children's spelling sounds. Next Monday the children will be having their end of term spelling review. If you would like to practise some sound with your children, the table of sounds are below. Your child should know what group they are in, otherwise please email me if they are unsure.
Click here: Term 3 Sound Review Page
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Many Thanks
Miss Rundle
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Week 7 Information
Shoeboxes
Thumbs up to those if you who have already brought in donations for our Christmas Shoeboxes. Please remember that we require $2.50 per child for the postage of these boxes. A note went home last week regarding what type of item we would like your child to donate. The girls are purchasing gifts for girls and the boys purchasing for boys. These gifts will bring a great smile to the children who receive them at Christmas time. Thank you all for your generosity!
Readers
Please remember to ensure that your children have their homework folders at school daily. We exchange readers in a Monday and Wednesday and require the children to have their homework folders at school to do this.
The reading log is also an important record that allows us to sight which texts have already been read by your child. Please ensure that you continue fill out this log each time your child completes a text.
Sight Words
Please continue to allocate some homework time towards practising sight words. As your child moves through each list, you will notice the words become progressively more difficult. Focusing on mastering 5 words at a time can be a great way to help your child progress through each list of words. It is great to see how eager many of the children are to be regularly tested on their sight words!
Jumps and Throws - Faction Uniforms
The Year Ones will be required to wear their sports uniforms (faction shirts) on the following two Tuesdays (5th September and 12th September). This is because the children will be doing their jumps and throws on these days. Sports uniform will also continue as normal on a Thursday and Friday. We will update you next week on the timetable for jumps and throws, should you wish to come along and watch.
Think Mentals
Our next Think Mentals units (units 12 and 13) are due next Friday 8th September.
Happy Father's Day to all of the Year One Dads! We hope you enjoy tasting your presents (please use your present by the 8th September).
Miss Rundle
Monday, August 21, 2017
Week 6 Information
SCHOOL
PHOTOS
This Thursday the children will be having school photos. As per the information in the newsletter, the Year Ones will be required to come to school dressed in their full winter uniform (including jumpers) and are asked to have their sports uniforms, sneakers and socks stored inside a plastic bag in their school bags. It is a busy time, training for team games and races for our upcoming Athletics Carnival at the moment!
This Thursday the children will be having school photos. As per the information in the newsletter, the Year Ones will be required to come to school dressed in their full winter uniform (including jumpers) and are asked to have their sports uniforms, sneakers and socks stored inside a plastic bag in their school bags. It is a busy time, training for team games and races for our upcoming Athletics Carnival at the moment!
WONNERUP
HOUSE EXCURSION
A letter
will go home later this week, outlining our class excursion that will be coming
up on Friday of Week 9. We are asking that the children come to school dressed
as a child from the ‘Olden Days,’ to make our experience a little more
authentic. The Year Ones have had a fabulous time learning about life in the
olden days at school and this excursion will enable us to experience a taste of
what life was like firsthand.
THINK MENTALS
Please note that our next
two units of the the Think Mentals Book (Units 10 and 11) are due this Friday.
Miss Rundle
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
100 Days of School Celebration!
Good Afternoon Parents
100 Days of School
Next Friday 25th August, we are celebrating 100 Days of Year One! We are a few days out from the actual date, however we have chosen a Friday to celebrate so that we can join classes in a shared lunch from 12:30pm. To celebrate this wonderful milestone we will be participating in a range of fun games and activities that will enable us to practice our number recognition to 100. We would really appreciate if the girls can bring a plate of sweet food to share and the boys, a plate of savoury food to share. Please ensure that there are no nuts, as we have children in our classes with allergies. The children (and teachers) are really looking forward to celebrating this special occasion together.
Mission Markets
We had a successful afternoon at the Mission Markets yesterday, raising $1256 for Caritas! What fun we had exploring through second hand books and toys, playing games and enjoying tasty treats from the cake stall. Thank you ever so much for your generous donations towards our Lucky Dip stall. See the pictures below for just a snippet of the fun that we had!
Think Mentals
Our next two Think Mentals units are due on Friday 25th August. Please ensure that your child has their Maths book packed into their homework folder on this day. The Units that need to be completed are Unit 10 and Unit 11. Thank you for your guidance and support with homework time.
Don't forget - this Friday is a Pupil Free Day!
Miss Rundle
OLC shoe boxes - Operation Christmas child
Good morning Parents,
Over the next couple of weeks, the Year One children are going to participate in an initiative called 'Operation Christmas Child' which aims to pack a shoebox to give to a child who has never received a gift before. This ties into our school value of Compassion as we are helping less fortunate children in need.
Please see below an example shoe box:
Your child will be grouped with three other children to contribute and pack the shoebox. The cost to send a shoe box will be $2.50 per child. We are asking you to encourage your child to do something extra at home to earn the money that is needed to buy the item to put into the shoebox.
Your child will bring home a note which shows you what kind of items can be sent away in the shoebox. We are asking for all donations to be brought to school by Friday 8th September (end of week 8) please. It is very exciting for the children to share in this initiative which has been a part of the O.L.C. Community for the last 14 years.
Thank you for your support.
Miss Rundle
Over the next couple of weeks, the Year One children are going to participate in an initiative called 'Operation Christmas Child' which aims to pack a shoebox to give to a child who has never received a gift before. This ties into our school value of Compassion as we are helping less fortunate children in need.
Please see below an example shoe box:
Your child will be grouped with three other children to contribute and pack the shoebox. The cost to send a shoe box will be $2.50 per child. We are asking you to encourage your child to do something extra at home to earn the money that is needed to buy the item to put into the shoebox.
Your child will bring home a note which shows you what kind of items can be sent away in the shoebox. We are asking for all donations to be brought to school by Friday 8th September (end of week 8) please. It is very exciting for the children to share in this initiative which has been a part of the O.L.C. Community for the last 14 years.
Thank you for your support.
Miss Rundle
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Sports uniform for Mission Markets
Good afternoon parents,
The children will be asked to wear their Sports uniform tomorrow for the Mission Markets as we will be playing a variety of games that may be played better with their sports uniform on :)
Miss Rundle
The children will be asked to wear their Sports uniform tomorrow for the Mission Markets as we will be playing a variety of games that may be played better with their sports uniform on :)
Miss Rundle
Mission Markets update and Outline for the day
Good evening parents,
A HUGE thank you to everyone who brought in items for our lucky bag stall for the Mission Market this Tuesday. I had a few sneaky eyes looking at them as they came through the wet area so I know the kids are going to love them!
The Mission markets is a day dedicated to Mary our Mother and to celebrate our school's feast day. The morning will begin with a whole school Mass (which you are welcome to attend) in the hall at 9:00am. This will be conducted by visiting Priest Fr. John Finlayson.
Some information about the outline of the day:
9:00-10:00 - Whole school Mass in the hall
10:00-11:00 - Classroom activities dedicated to our Mother Mary
11:00-11:20 - RECESS
11:20 - 11:45 - Continue with activities while the K/PP's visit the stalls
11:45 - 12:45 - Children can walk around the stalls and enjoy the festivities!
12:45- 1:30 - LUNCH
1:30 - 2:50 - Rotational Games
Children will be placed with their Year Six buddies and will participate in some fun games and activities such as Go Noodle, Lego construction, German Dodge, Mindfulness Colouring just to name a few!
The Junior children have been asked to bring no more than $5 or $6 (in coins if possible). I have found placing the coins in a clear snap lock bag with your child's name labelled on it works very well.
I have also found that the children LOVE the pre-loved toy stall so having a plastic bag in their school bag to carry their treasures is always a good idea. You'll be amazed at the wonders they will bring home :)
If you have any questions or queries, please email me.
Have a lovely night.
Miss Rundle
A HUGE thank you to everyone who brought in items for our lucky bag stall for the Mission Market this Tuesday. I had a few sneaky eyes looking at them as they came through the wet area so I know the kids are going to love them!
The Mission markets is a day dedicated to Mary our Mother and to celebrate our school's feast day. The morning will begin with a whole school Mass (which you are welcome to attend) in the hall at 9:00am. This will be conducted by visiting Priest Fr. John Finlayson.
Some information about the outline of the day:
9:00-10:00 - Whole school Mass in the hall
10:00-11:00 - Classroom activities dedicated to our Mother Mary
11:00-11:20 - RECESS
11:20 - 11:45 - Continue with activities while the K/PP's visit the stalls
11:45 - 12:45 - Children can walk around the stalls and enjoy the festivities!
12:45- 1:30 - LUNCH
1:30 - 2:50 - Rotational Games
Children will be placed with their Year Six buddies and will participate in some fun games and activities such as Go Noodle, Lego construction, German Dodge, Mindfulness Colouring just to name a few!
The Junior children have been asked to bring no more than $5 or $6 (in coins if possible). I have found placing the coins in a clear snap lock bag with your child's name labelled on it works very well.
I have also found that the children LOVE the pre-loved toy stall so having a plastic bag in their school bag to carry their treasures is always a good idea. You'll be amazed at the wonders they will bring home :)
If you have any questions or queries, please email me.
Have a lovely night.
Miss Rundle
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Mission Markets Are Approaching!
Think Mentals
A reminder that our next two Think Mentals units are due in
Week 4 (next Friday 11th August). The children have been asked to
complete Units 8 and 9 by this date. Thank you for your continued support with
homework.
Mission Markets
Our annual OLC Mission Markets are fast approaching (Tuesday
15th August). This year, both Year One classes are running a Lucky Dip
stall. We are asking for donations of various small toys, stationery or wrapped
lollies/lollipops that can be put into lucky dip bags for the children. If you
can get your hands on bulk packs of party toys like parachute men, party glasses,
balloons, erasers or pencils this will enable more children to have a chance at
our lucky dip stall. Coles, K-Mart and The Reject Shop all have great party
sections where you can purchase a variety of these items.
If we could have all donations brought into class by next
Thursday 10th August it would be much appreciated. Many thanks
for your support with our Mission Markets. All funds raised go directly to
Caritas to support those in need.
Miss Rundle
Monday, July 31, 2017
Plastic bottles needed for Science
Plastic Bottles needed!
In Science this week, we are creating our own clouds in a bottle. If you have any clear plastic bottles - with no labels at home, we would love to have them by this Thursday or Friday. Please drop them into Year 1P anytime this week. Thank you in advance :)
In Science this week, we are creating our own clouds in a bottle. If you have any clear plastic bottles - with no labels at home, we would love to have them by this Thursday or Friday. Please drop them into Year 1P anytime this week. Thank you in advance :)
Thank you
Miss Prowse
Sunday, July 23, 2017
Week 2
Assembly
FOUR more
days until our class assembly! We have been practising our parts at school,
singing our hearts out and working out where we need to be on the stage. How
are costumes coming along? From what I’ve been hearing, I think most people
have been able to borrow or construct a simple pirate costume. Thanks Lauren Heitman
for bringing in a textbook example of a pair of parrot wings, love your work! If
you have not yet put your child’s parrot wings together we do have plenty of
coloured card in the classroom that you are welcome to take home today. Our
beaks are ready made at school and will be laid out on the morning for the
children to wear. We also have eye patches for the pirates if you don’t already
have one. Please bring your children to school on time in costume and ensure
that they have their sports uniform, socks and shoes in their bag to change
into later. We will head across to the hall as soon as the bell rings. I really
appreciate all the help and support you have been giving with assembly costumes
and reading parts. The children are very excited to perform for you all!
Think Mentals
A reminder
that the children are asked to complete Units 6 and 7 by the end of this week
in their Think Mentals books. Please remind the children to place their books
in the green basket this Friday morning. Thank you.
Sight Words
Sight words
are still a part of regular homework routine this term. At times we also use
the children’s personal sight words in class for various activities, so please
remember to have them in your child’s homework folders each day.
Readers
Readers are
still being exchanged on a Monday and Wednesday. The children and given two
nights with the same reader to help build confidence and encourage familiarity
with the text.
Have a great week and stay tuned for our next blog post on Mission Markets!
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Welcome Back Everyone!
Our Class Assembly
The Year 1R Assembly is fast approaching in Week 2 of this term (Friday
28th July). We have started learning our songs and reading parts
will go home early this week. Please endeavour to practise these reading parts
nightly with your child at home. I would like to ask parents to organise a
simple costume for your child for the assembly. Costumes are as follows:
·
Parrots:
See the ideas below for parrot wings. We will make the beaks at school and have
plenty of coloured card that you are welcome to take to cut out for feathers on
the wings. The children can just wear colourful clothing and all that needs to
be made is a set of wings. If anyone has
any other ideas, or would like to offer your creativity to contribute to these
costumes your help would be very much appreciated!
·
Pirates:
Keep it simple! If you have a ready-made pirate outfit out home feel free to
dress your child in that. Otherwise a striped t-shirt/jumper and jeans with a
bandana/pirate hat and eye patch would work. See the picture below for ideas.
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Parrots
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Pirates
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Jacob
Violet
Freida
Spencer
Hamish
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Joel
Louie
Liam
Chloe
Jordy
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Michael
Matilda
Elsie
Lucas
Theo
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Leila
Joshua
Sonny
Cooper
Esmerelda
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If you have any further questions about assembly or need any crafty materials
from school, please let me know. Thank you for your support!
Here are the
links to our assembly songs, should your child wish to ‘secretly’ practise at
home:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkPa9V2wtZs
(up to the 2 minutes 26 seconds point)
Think Mentals
A reminder that we now complete one unit per week in our Think Mentals
homework books. Unit 6 and 7 will both be due for signing on Friday 28th
July (Week 2).
Enjoy your last day of holidays everyone. I look forward to seeing all
of you back at school tomorrow. Bring on Term 3!
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Grandparent's Day!
Grandparent’s Day was a huge success! We had almost half of
our hall filled with grandparents from families across the whole school for our
prayer service in the morning. Afterwards, our grandparents had a bite to eat
and a cup of tea and then they shared in some learning experiences with their Year One
grandchildren in the classroom. We spent some time reading to our grandparents,
showing them what we can learn on the ipads and painting pictures of each other
with water-colour paints. Some of our grandparents traveled far and wide to be
with us on Grandparent’s Day and we thank them all for joining us on this
special occasion.
End of term treat for Year Ones!
To celebrate the outstanding term we have had, the children will be watching the movie 'The Ant Bully' (rated G) which focus' on our Science unit of MiniBeasts and it also ties into our Friendology program of 'Standing up for yourself'.
We will be watching his on Friday as a co-hort between recess and lunch after our English block.
We are really excited to reflect on our learning and find different parts of the film that correlate with our findings.
If you have any questions or concerns please email me.
Thank you
Miss Rundle
We will be watching his on Friday as a co-hort between recess and lunch after our English block.
We are really excited to reflect on our learning and find different parts of the film that correlate with our findings.
If you have any questions or concerns please email me.
Thank you
Miss Rundle
Sunday, June 25, 2017
We are Halfway Through Year One!
Sight Words
This week, a
revision sheet will go home with your child for the first 100 sight words. All
of the children have been retested and on the first 100 words and the words
that have been spelled incorrectly are written on your child’s revision sheet.
If you get time over the holidays could you please practise these words with
your child to help them master the first 100.
Homework
This week
the only homework that we are sending home is sight words. Readers are going
back to the Library and all Comprehension Packs will not go home again until
next term. If you have any overdue Comprehension Packs, please send them back
to school, along with all readers on Monday. As of Week One next term, the students
are asked to complete one unit per week in their Think Mentals books.
The Think Mentals will be collected fortnightly for signing. If you could
please continue to mark your child’s work as they complete it to give them
immediate feedback it would be much appreciated. Unit 6 and Unit 7 will be
due on Friday 28th July (end of Week 2).
Grandparent’s Day
A reminder
that all Grandparents are invited to our annual Grandparent’s Day this Tuesday.
Our Prayer Service begins at 9am in the hall, followed by morning tea at 9:30am
and classrooms will be open from 10am to 11 am. In Year One the children will
complete 3 activities during that time – one in 1R, one in 1P and another in
the Wet Area. Grandparents are invited to come in across this time and find
their Grandchild who will show them what they have been learning about in Year
One.
Assembly
The Year 1R performance
assembly will be held on Friday of Week Two (28th July). Stay tuned
for reading parts and what to wear on the day. We have been practising the
words to a song that our class is loving at the moment. Click on the link to
the song so that your child can practise the lyrics at home. We have been a bit
ambitious, as the verses are quite fast!
Happy Week
10 and I hope you all have a lovely holiday with your family!
Miss Rundle
Monday, June 19, 2017
Term 2 Spelling Review
Good evening parents,
Below are the sounds that your children have been learning for the past 8 weeks in their spelling rotations. Next Monday we will be having our term spelling review to test their knowledge of sounds. Below is a table with all the sounds that you children have been learning. They will be able to tell you what group they are in, but please email me if you need clarification.
A way you can help them is to call out a word with that particular sound for them to write down on a scrap piece of paper eg. if you child is in the blue group you can use the 'tr' sound, ask your child to write down the word trip, trap, train and so on.
If you need any more information, please email me to let me know.
Many Thanks
Miss Rundle
Below are the sounds that your children have been learning for the past 8 weeks in their spelling rotations. Next Monday we will be having our term spelling review to test their knowledge of sounds. Below is a table with all the sounds that you children have been learning. They will be able to tell you what group they are in, but please email me if you need clarification.
Year One Sound Review – Term 2
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Green Group
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Blue Group
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Red Group
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Yellow Group
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Light Green Group
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Light Pink Group
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sh
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tr
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ay
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spl
|
oa
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dge
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ch
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dr
|
ing
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str
|
ew
|
igh
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th
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ld
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or
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shr
|
ou
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tch
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oo as in moon
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nk
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ar
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ss
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aw
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ph
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oo as in book
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cl
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all
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ff
|
ir
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ea
|
ee
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sc
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ai
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a-e
|
ue
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Silent b
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ck
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bl
|
er
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o-e
|
ur
|
ff
|
k
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nt
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oi
|
ir
|
y
|
ey
|
oy
|
ow
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ea
|
ace
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i-e
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ong
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air
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A way you can help them is to call out a word with that particular sound for them to write down on a scrap piece of paper eg. if you child is in the blue group you can use the 'tr' sound, ask your child to write down the word trip, trap, train and so on.
If you need any more information, please email me to let me know.
Many Thanks
Miss Rundle
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